The property was home to Wallis & Wallis for decades (Image: Simon Carey)

The property currently has commercial permissions for a ground-floor retail unit of around 645 square feet and lower-ground accommodation of around 1,160 square feet.

Both sites benefit from their location right alongside a public parking lot, making them a “ideal setting” for retail or gallery usage.

The business property has an appealing façade on West Street, with a view of The Needlemakers car park.

The lower ground floor has direct access from the retail space and is “ideal” for extra display, storage, or office space.

There is parking at the rear of the building (Image: Charles Wycherley)

In terms of residential development, complete planning approval has been obtained to build five flats, in addition to one existing dwelling, as well as a grass roof terrace.

Just 100 yards from the historic High Street, the property is nestled among the town’s many period attractions, notably the Norman Castle to the west.

The proposed construction proposes for the units to have distinct features, including individual entrances, huge open-plan lounge/kitchens, and ample storage.

The building has a striking façade (Image: Charles Wycherley)

The first proposed flat will feature an open plan living room and kitchen, a huge sitting room, two double bedrooms and independent access to a second bathroom.

The second and largest apartment would contain architectural features throughout a huge open-plan parlour and kitchen space, as well as a private stairway leading to one of the double bedrooms.

The third apartment is designed to be the most cheap, but it will still have its own private entrance and an open-plan layout.

The fourth and fifth flats stand out for their “unique” features: one has a bedroom with Velux roof lights and appealing sloping ceilings, while the other is a maisonette with a wide bay window overlooking West Street.

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